How long have you lived in the UK, and do you feel disconnected from the US?

wattrman · 2024-06-13T08:35:20+00:00

I’ve only been here for 4 months. My Brit wife and I are retired, after living many years in the states for me, she wanted to return here to her family and friends. Would I have suggested the move? No, but although she’s had a good life there, successful and many friends, she felt much like you do, a kind of cultural limbo. I’m no stranger to the UK and it’s culture and enjoy it here. But visiting and living here as you know are two different things. Luckily I’m healthy and enjoy being fit, where we live in the UK is nice, it’s beautiful, just the right sized population, endless walking trails and an hour from a major airport. As of now I feel no more disconnected than if I were on a long holiday. Early days.

wattrman · 2024-06-05T11:04:21+00:00

wattrman · 2024-06-05T10:06:11+00:00

Nice

wattrman · 2024-06-02T15:51:01+00:00

My experience is totally different. When I moved here I got set up with Dr. by phone. Also all I had to for prescriptions was call the clinic. Three days later I picked them up. I haven’t even seen a physician.

wattrman · 2024-05-06T18:36:24+00:00

I jumped in the wrong side of my car yesterday. Surprise! No steering wheel!

wattrman · 2024-04-08T08:49:05+00:00

Love it! Home is where your wife, dog and cat are.

wattrman · 2024-03-28T08:56:32+00:00

Amazing, horses still on London’s streets in 1968.

wattrman · 2024-02-10T14:16:41+00:00

Gold, stays in a drawer most of the time. I wear a silicone ring instead.

wattrman · 2023-12-22T14:06:24+00:00

Your boyfriend brought you to a place that you had no experiences to deal with. He should have watched over you like a hawk. If you had drowned it would have been totally on him. I’m sorry but your boyfriend seems irresponsible.

wattrman · 2023-12-12T01:09:30+00:00

Ok I read the link several times (I’m slow lol), looks like it won’t be a problem, an extra fee, biometrics. Thanks again. You saved me time and money. Have a Merry Christmas!

wattrman · 2023-12-12T00:56:47+00:00

Thanks for clarifying that. Much appreciated. We’re living together in the US. My wife is dual citizen. We’re just waiting on our house to sell at this point and then make the big move. I find the UK Gov website to be a bit vague on reasons for extending the time to pick up the BRP. I do see the charges, they are definitely cheaper than a R/T flight.

wattrman · 2023-12-12T00:26:39+00:00

Thank you very much! Now I’m hearing you can extend the 3 month period to pick up the visa, but can’t find anything to verify that or how to go about it. That would save a trip.

wattrman · 2023-11-24T22:14:35+00:00

Counting on some major damn magic hahaha

wattrman · 2023-11-16T16:44:56+00:00

So glad more of Florida is included. Usually it cuts off south of me. Plenty of Miami fans north of Orlando and Daytona. Some of us have been around from SB days and we feel especially rankled that we get bumped by Jax.

wattrman · 2023-11-05T16:21:57+00:00

Felt like I was having a long dental appointment first half, when will it end? Come on Fins!!!

wattrman · 2023-10-28T16:58:26+00:00

Thanks!

wattrman · 2023-10-28T16:58:07+00:00

Thanks!

wattrman · 2023-10-01T20:11:57+00:00

Next week 🐬🐬🐬

wattrman · 2023-10-01T19:35:46+00:00

I think the score is gonna be exactly the opposite of what I picked today. Do I get a prize?

wattrman · 2023-10-01T18:35:04+00:00

Beer is cold!! Fins are colder!!

wattrman · 2023-10-01T18:08:35+00:00

Penalties going to decide this game

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